Step 1: Preparations before recording

muting on/off, and the DRUM/BASS faders adjust the volume of each channel.

If the DRUM/BASS status keys are dark, muting is turned on. Press the keys to make them light (mute off).

2Make sure that the [SONG] key is lit, and press the PLAY[R] key.
1-3: Save the project

Before you begin recording tracks, let's save the project you loaded in step 1 – 2 (Sample 1) on the hard disk in its current state.

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When the [SONG] key is lit, "Rhythm Song mode" is selected, allowing you to create or play a rhythm song. When you press the PLAY [R] key, the rhythm song will begin playing.

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At this time, the recorder will also begin running. However, since no tracks have been recorded yet, you will not hear any sound.

The current project will be saved automatically when you load another project, create a new project, or press the [POWER] switch to turn off the power.

NOTE

If the AC adaptor is pulled out of the outlet and power to the MRS-1044 is lost, all changes that occurred since the last save will be lost. This is also true of any other miscellaneous power failure. To prevent data loss from such causes, we encourage you to execute the Save operation periodically.

1In the main screen, press the [PROJECT/UTILITY] key.

The display will indicate "PROJECT."

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3If necessary, operate the DRUM/BASS faders to adjust the volume balance.

This rhythm song will be used as the accompaniment for the tracks that you will record in step 2. Adjust the volume balance for comfortable listening.

4To stop the playback, press the STOP [P] key.

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•For details on programming your own rhythm song to create an original accompaniment, refer to p.58.

•Tempo data has been input at the beginning of the rhythm song for this project. For details on how to change this tempo data, refer to p.62.

2Press the [ENTER] key.

The project menu will appear.

3Use the cursor [E]/[R] keys to make the display indicate "PROJECT STORE."

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The arrow(s) that appear in the upper right of the display indicate which cursor keys are valid in the currently- displayed screen.

4Press the [ENTER] key.

The "PRJ STR SURE?" screen will appear, asking you whether you are sure that you want to store the project.

5Press the [ENTER] key once again.

When saving has been completed, you will return to the main screen.

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